Gov. Christie's beach day postponed due to rainy weather

William Perlman/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie enjoys a Mets game at Citi Field in this July file photo. The governor's beach plans were scrapped today due to inclement weather.

OCEAN CITY — The weather has put a damper on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's plans for a day at the beach.

The governor postponed a beach and boardwalk visit to Ocean City as heavy showers and thunderstorms swept across the state this afternoon.

Christie planned to tout his administration's commitment to protecting the state's beaches and waterways.

Last week he approved $650 million in no-cost and low-cost loans for water quality and protection projects. Some $450 million are for projects that clean up water used for fishing and swimming. The rest is for projects that protect drinking water supplies.

The governor's office said the shore events will be rescheduled but did not specify a date.